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Dad would have celebrated

Dad would be celebrating today. He was horrified to see his brethren die on that tragic day when the towers collapsed.  We talked in the days after the events of 9/11 about the job that the men of FDNY were doing.  I could hear the pain in his voice. As a nation, we rallied around [...]

Update on 2011 Goals — New Developments

Earlier this year, I wrote about setting realistic goals for myself. The three goals I listed were: Loose about 30 pounds. Yes, 30. Choose three cycling events for the year. At least one must be a century. Take Mr. Grey to a park once a week and spend an hour playing with him. I’m happy [...]

A Day Off

I woke today around 7:05 when my boy walked into the room and announced that I’d left my slippers in his room. I had, it was true. The room was exceedingly dark for 7:05 AM and I had an immediate sense that the day off was not going to go according to plan. Much needed [...]

It’s the Little Things

The little things in life really do make life worth living.  Since I took my new job, I’ve been able to spend time with my son almost every morning.  It’s not much time, perhaps an hour or so right after we get up.  I should say, right after he gets me up.  He’s not coming [...]

This Always Makes Me Smile

There are moments in life that you will always remember — meeting the love of your life, the birth of a child, the death of a friend. Some make you smile, some don’t. Our good friends moved away over the summer. It was hard to see them go, but they are only 90 miles away [...]